Private Full Day Bago Excursion and Kanbawzathadi Golden Palace from Yangon

Summary

Our driver and professional English speaking guide will pick you up from your hotel around 8am in Yangon city and enjoy a scenic journey by road to Bago, 80km to the north west of Yangon, is an ancient capital of a former Mon kingdom dating back to the 6th century. Sightseeing in Bago includes the beautiful 55 meter long reclining Buddha, Shwethalyaung. Next, we visit to the Mon style Shwemawdaw Pagoda, one of the most venerated in Myanmar. Its spire stands 114m high and is taller even than the Shwedagon Pagoda. Continue to Kyaikpun Pagoda which is a pagoda in the Bago Division of Burma, in the city of Bago. Most notably, Kyaik Pun Pagoda is the home to the Four Seated Buddha shrine, a 90 ft (27 m) statue depicting the four Buddhas namely Kakusandha, Konagamana, Kassapa, and Gautama seated in four positions, sitting back to back to four directions. The Four Seated Buddha was built by King Migadippa of Bago in the 7th Century AD (tradition) and renovated by King Dhammazedi in the 15th century AD. Visit the excavation site and restoration work of Kanbawzathadi, the palace of famous King Bayint Naung. Kanbawzathadi Palace site includes Bumble Bee Throne Hall (believed that this throne room was used as the King’s sleeping room), Royal Audience Hall located at the center of city wall, Teak-post Museum which displayed teak-posts found from Kanbawzathadi palace site excavation and Hanthawaddy Archaeological Museum with octagonal shape, about 300 artifacts are  displayed. End the tour of Bago with a walk around the colourful Bago Market. On the way back to Yangon, visit the Allied War Cemetery near Htaukkyan, the final resting place for over 27,000 allied soldiers. After the tour about 4:00pm, we will drive back to your hotel/airport/port safely.

Tour info

Duration
9 hours
Group Size
Pricing (From)
Commentary
Meeting Point
Dropoff location

Why take this tour?

Private full day Bago excursion features the significant highlights of Bago. Enjoy a scenic journey by road to Bago which is an ancient capital of a former Mon kingdom dating back to the 6th century and its surroundings. Visit Mon style Shwemawdaw Pagoda, one of the most venerated in Myanmar, Kyaik Pun Pagoda which is the home to the Four Seated Buddha shrine, the beautiful 55 meter long reclining Buddha, Shwethalyaung. Explore the excavation site and restoration work of Kanbawzathadi, the palace of famous King Bayint Naung. Visit Bago market and see the local daily life. You will tour the city with one of our best professional local  tour guides and learn the Myanmar's culture and history.

What’s included?

  • Bottled water

  • Professional English speaking guides (Other language speaking guides are available with surcharge upon request)

  • Hotel/Airport/"outside port" Cruise Terminal pickup and drop-off in Yangon.

  • Transport by air-conditioned vehicle

  • Zone and Admission fees

  • Food and drinks

  • Gratuities

  • "Inside port" Cruise terminal pick-up fees (US$20 per person)

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 9h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operated by:

Win Myanmar Travel and Tours

About operator:

WIN MYANMAR is one stop place for all tours and car rentals in Myanmar (Burma). We are native Burmese Tour Operators and top travel specialist in Myanmar. Our teams are always ready and eager to offer you Myanmar tour packages at the competitive rates with highest quality of services. • Private, Personalized & Flexible Trips • Authentic Experiences, Local Expertise • Fast Response within 24 hours • Private Tour Guide and Driver • Security and 24/7 Ground Support • Safe, Stress-Free, Comfort & Excellent Value • Best Tours, Best services and Best Rates, Guaranteed! Our priorities are Safety, Comfort, and Satisfaction for all our valuable customers.

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